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Rahs Family History

Rahs Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ras, Rahm, Rais, Ruhs, Fahs, Rahn, Rahl, Rahe, Raus, Rahr

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Where is the Rahs family from?

You can see how Rahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rahs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rahs families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rahs's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rahs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Rahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahs census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Rahs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Rahs. For the veterans among your Rahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Rahs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rahs in 1966 was 71, and 80 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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